Learning in the home environment is as natural as can be – structured with the real world – an authentic experience for your child growing up at home in family day care.
FAMILY DAY CARE WILL OFFER YOU AND YOUR CHILD:
- Much more than a fun, safe place to spend the day
- a personalised, high quality, flexible childcare service.
- childcare provided in a safe and secure home environment
care for babies through to school age - preschool and school-aged children cared for within the same service.
- nurturing and individual attention from a dedicated carer
- a healthy and hygienic environment
- qualified Coordinators who support and resource the registered carers
- self-esteem building relationships
- learning through play and exploration
- participation in activities planned by the carer to suit each child’s individual needs, such as story-telling, singing, art and craft, playing games, visiting the park or the library.
- embracing of diversity of language, culture and ability to ensure the right ‘fit’ for children, carers and their respective families
- Full-time or part-time care
- Care for children with additional needs
- Overnight care
- Weekend care
- Before and After school care
- School holiday care
- Occasional care
- Emergency care
- Respite care
FAMILY DAY CARE OFFERS FLEXIBILITY THROUGH:
- support for parents in shift working employment by providing evening, overnight and weekend care
- support for families who need to travel for their work commitments by providing 24 hour care
- assistance for families in crisis or as a respite care option.
HOW DO I FIND AND CHOOSE A FAMILY DAY CARE CARER?
Make contact with the Coordination Unit of the Family Day Care Schemes near you. (See our Scheme Locator on this website)
Talk to the Coordinators about:
- When you need care.
- What days and times do you need care
- Where you need care.
- How will you transport your child to and from the home?
- Your budget
- Your child's needs. Are there any special requirements for language, diet, behaviour or development?
- Your values and parenting philosophy.
